REINVENTING YORUBA POLITICAL GENIUS
Bọ́lárìnwá Ayọ̀ọlá At the return of democracy to Nigeria after decades of military junta administration, stretching from 1985…
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OPINION | Ademola Adekusibe: Igbo Traders Are Angry Because Nigerians Prefer Chinese Products, But ‘Chinese Must Go’ Is Still Xenophobia
By Ademola Adekusibe There is a part of the recent “Chinese must go” protest involving Igbo traders in…
Irish, Scottish and Welsh Leaders Unite Over Future of United Kingdom, Demand Right to Pursue Independence
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FG Unveils 100 Electric Buses to Ease Transport Burden on Civil Servants
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2027: Charismatic Bishops Endorse Tinubu as Idris Calls for Peace Ahead of Election
The Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election,…
Tinubu Begins Payment of 23-Year-Old Nigeria Airways Workers’ Retirement Benefits
After 23 years of waiting, former workers of the defunct Nigeria Airways Limited are beginning to receive retirement…
Tinubu Congratulates Prof. Adebayo Williams at 75
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NDLEA Arrests Fugitive Festus Ibewuike Over 49.70kg Heroin Seizure After Two Years on the Run
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested and repatriated Festus Ibewuike, also known as Chidibest Ibewuike,…
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APM Governorship Candidate Steps Down for Adeleke Ahead of Osun Election
The governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in the 2026 Osun State governorship election, Adebayo Simon…
ROYAL WAR: Fusengbuwa Council Rejects Removal of Leaders, Draws Battle Lines Over Awujale Succession
The Fusengbuwa Ruling House, which is next in line to produce the new Awujale of Ijebuland, has been…
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Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has celebrated its alumna, Mary Olowolagba, following her appointment as an Assistant Professor of…
Osun APC Candidate AMBO Allegedly Escapes Attack on Campaign Convoy
The Osun State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Munirudeen Oyebamiji, popularly known as…
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“I have no regret over my statement; they started it, we suffered” — Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir
The Izala Scholars Council leader says he will continue supporting and encouraging Muslims to back a Muslim-Muslim presidential…
Column: Class Will Always Take Care of Its Own. By Bolarinwa Ayoola
A few weeks ago, I participated in a discussion on a WhatsApp group dedicated to political discourse. The…
OPINION BY JAMIU AJIBOYE OWOLABI: S.L. Akintola: A Victim of Military Coup
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Trump Approves Free Entry for Americans to Over 110 Tourist Sites in 2026 Under ‘America-First’ Policy
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BREAKING: Otedola Drops Another N222bn on First HoldCo – Now Controls 25.88% of Nigeria’s Oldest Banking Group
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BREAKING: Tinubu’s Economic Miracle: Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Hit $51.86 Billion, Highest in 17 Years – Surpasses CBN Target
Nigeria’s foreign reserves have climbed to $51.86 billion, marking their highest level in more than 17 years and…
DAWN Commission Partners EOYNA to Drive Diaspora Investment into Southwest
The Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission has entered into a strategic partnership with Egbe Omo Yoruba…
Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Gantry Price to N1,175 Per Litre
The Dangote Refinery has reduced its petrol gantry price to N1,175 per litre, a move expected to ease…
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FG Cracks Down on ‘Borrowed Staff, Equipment’ in Tertiary Institution Accreditation
The Federal Government has commenced major reforms aimed at strengthening accreditation and quality assurance in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions…
Over 200 KASU Lecturers Resign as ASUU Issues Strike Ultimatum
More than 200 professors and other academic staff have reportedly resigned from Kaduna State University (KASU) over poor…
ASUU Gives 20 Universities 14-Day Ultimatum, Threatens Indefinite Strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has directed 20 universities across Nigeria to issue 14-day ultimatums to…
Ondo Governor Aiyedatiwa Rewards Outstanding Students, Teachers with Cash, Employment
Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has honoured outstanding students, teachers, and NYSC award recipients, rewarding academic excellence…
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BREAKING: Lionel Messi Retires From International Football
The end of an era. Lionel Messi has officially retired from international football with Argentina, bringing the curtain…
NFF Sacks Super Falcons Technical Crew After World Cup Qualification Failure
The Nigeria Football Federation has sacked the Super Falcons’ technical crew following the team’s failure to qualify for…
CAF Backs FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Endorses Governance Apology Amid Controversy
The Confederation of African Football has unanimously reaffirmed its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, endorsing FIFA’s apology…
“Too Late to Save Your Dignity” – Luis Figo Calls for Infantino’s Resignation as FIFA President
Former Portugal international Luis Figo has called on Gianni Infantino to resign as FIFA president, accusing him of…
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The Silent Demolition of Yorubaland’s Architectural Memory
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DAWN Commission Hosts Retired Heads of Service, Explores Deeper Southwest Development Collaboration
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Anambra Police Launches Security Sweep Ahead of First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s Visit
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Wase Represented as APC Unveils 2027 Presidential Campaign Council Headquarters in Abuja
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Turan Rising: How Turkey Built a Sphere of Influence Between Central Asia and the Middle East
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BREAKING: Plateau Government Shuts Down All Schools Over Suspected Diphtheria Cases
The Plateau State Government has ordered the temporary closure of all public and private primary and secondary schools…
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Nigeria’s Middle Belt is facing a defining moment, with years of violence, displacement, political marginalisation and growing insecurity…
UN Assembly Approves Push for More Accurate World Maps
The United Nations General Assembly has approved a resolution calling for greater use of world maps that more…